Data Collection By Country
- In the United States, journey-to-work data is collected by the United States Census every ten years. Data includes the mode and the time it takes to travel to the workplace.
- In the United Kingdom the term used is travel-to-work areas. Travel to work areas are derived based on information gathered via a census every ten years.
- In Australia, journey-to-work data is collected by census every five years. Data includes the mode and workplace location.
- Many developed countries carry out similar surveys to assist with transportation planning.
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